New Vaccine Targets Whooping Cough Resurgence ; Booster Shot for Older Kids

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WASHINGTON - Whooping cough was supposed to be vanquished by infant vaccination, but instead new cases of this dangerous infection are skyrocketing, particularly among preteens and teenagers.

It turns out that the vaccine babies and young children get wears off as they grow up. And while older patients usually recover, the hacking is so violent it can break a rib and sometimes lives up to its nickname of the 100-day cough. Worse, sufferers can easily spread the illness to newborns - and whooping cough can kill infants.

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New Vaccine Targets Whooping Cough Resurgence ; Booster Shot for Older Kids

Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first booster shot - ...

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